How to add Most Used Apps to the Start Menu in Windows 10

Description: This article will show you how to add a Most Used Apps list to your Start Menu in Windows 10. This will put a list of your most used and opened apps at the top of your Start Menu.

  1. Right click on the Start button, then choose Settings.
    Quick Access Menu, Settings
  2. From the Windows Settings screen that appears, select Personalization.
    Windows Settings, Personalization
  3. On the Settings page that opens, under Personalization, select Start.
    Personalization Settings, Start
  4. Under the Start Settings, select the slider under Show most used apps to turn the setting On.
    Start Settings, Show most used apps
  5. On the Start menu, now there will be a category for Most used at the very top, above the alphabetical list of installed programs.
    Start menu, Most used apps

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